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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,956 and 1,277,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,956 and 1,277,481.50 is: 2,615,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,956 : 1,277,481.50 = 1,277,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,956/1,277,481.50 = 1,277,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,956x = 1,277,481.50 × 1,277,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,956x = 1,631,958,982,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,958,982,842.25/623,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,503.31

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